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The Elephant's Nest Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Patio, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Horndon, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, England, PL19 9NQ
  • Dartmoor National Park
    7 min drive
  • Elephant's Nest Inn
    1 min walk
  • Gunnislake Station
    17 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    27 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Shower)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Patio, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Patio, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Elephant's Nest Inn

Inn in Tavistock with free breakfast and restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a fireplace at reception.
The Elephant's Nest Inn offers 3 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Tavistock inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Elephant's Nest Inn, you'll be close to Lydford Gorge. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace, a fireplace at reception and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 7 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park and 8 minutes from Lydford Castle & Saxon Town
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Elephant's Nest Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Tavistock inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Elephant's Nest Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5.00 per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Property is also known as

Elephant's Nest Inn Tavistock
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Elephant's Nest Tavistock
The Elephant's Nest Inn Tavistock, Devon
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The Elephant's Nest Inn Inn
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The Elephant's Nest Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and welcoming nights stay
Hugh and Denise were the most welcoming hosts. The room was comfortable and warm and the evening meal and breakfast were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay at the Elephant’s nest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stop. Room great, clean and tidy. Hosts very genuine. Service, Bar restaurant have huge potential
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was perfect. The room had everything we needed to make our stay a happy one. The breakfast was delicious and the menu varied. The surrounding countryside is incredible. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family
Meals very good but expensive. The room was not comfortable, the bed itself was terrible. so soft,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaps of character and a warm welcome. Amazing bar. It is only open as a B&B now but well worth ordering food to eat in - a 16th century inn all to ourselves!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally unique property. Quirky bar and breakfast room. Peaceful accommodation in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, extensive choice. Very comfortable kingsize bed. Towelling bathrobes, handmade soap for a luxury feel. Spacious rooms. Proper fresh milk in the little fridge in the room for hot drinks. Isolated spot on Dartmoor, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A character property with nice views. The room was comfortable & warm. There was thick heavy dressing gowns to relax into... Perfect. Good supply of morning refreshments with fresh milk in the fridge & two bottles of water at know extra charge. The management were very hospitable & the breakfast was very substantial. This is a friendly, homely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

letitia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely owners, retricted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Cassian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Unfortunately the owners have decided against reopening the bar which is disappointing. Pleasant place to stay for a night or two but would avoid against any lengthly stays as beds are incredibly soft and uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service were excellent. The food delicious, local food and chef was an excellent cook.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend Elephants Nest
Our stay at the Elephant's Nest was comfortable and very relaxing. The breakfast was excellent, with good choices on offer. The evening menu was also excellent. I would highly recommend this venue as a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent, band the room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery. Great breakfast. Very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Room and bathroom very good but it is next to a boiler room and was very hot all night even with windows open, found it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Travelgirl, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal Dartmoor getaway
The rooms were very clean and comfortable and they served a great breakfast. The pub itself had a lovely traditional atmosphere and the food was excellent. A great base for a weekend stay in the Dartmoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location on the edge of Dartmoor
Warm friendly Pub with accommodation. Rooms are well laid out and roomy. The staff were very friendly. This is also a dog friendly pub, so we took our dogs so that we could take them up onto the moors.

10/10 Excellent

Traveljunkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely traditional English pub
Wonderful stay. Room was very clean and comfortable and the pub had a lovely atmosphere. The owners and staff were very friendly and the food was excellent too.

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and lovely inn
Very comfortable, would love to return.

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Perfect for walking the moors for peace and quiet
A bit disappointed that the Inn took £40 deposit which I never knew until we checked out today and checked my bank account. We didn't get any discount when the heating wasn't working for both nights. 2nd night we were given a small fan heater. Rooms seem a little run down this time around. Owners moods are very different morning and night so never sure if they will be happy or not. Entrance to car park is full of pot holes but large car park but mostly taken up by staff and owners.

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, room and atmosphere of country pub.
Lovely small Pub B&B (only 3 rooms) but personal service, great quality in bedroom etc. Food was exceptional although would be nice to have the pub open a bit earlier in the evening than 6.30 pm to have an earlier drink before dinner.

10/10 Excellent

crudge, Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful old fashioned Inn

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a relaxing hideaway
excellent food, friendly, beautiful ancient pub. Lacking drawer space for clothes, mean with the tea bags and no shower cap/gel/soap etc provided......rectify that and it's 5*